Dunn - Wilmas world: good advice from a good dog

This book is dedicated to my mom and dad, who made sure we always had a family dog. (people and places we would like to thank)
Johnny Wow (for being in our world), Debra Lande (for believing in our world), Dan Goodman (for leading me to Wilma), Corrie Dunn, Rick Jow, Jackie Swoiskin, Mark Swoiskin, Chloe Swoiskin, Jessica Williams, Katharine Glenchur, Lisa Congdon, Kathleen Divney, Christa Assad, Rebecca Bazell, Tamar Hurwitz, Kevin Wickham, Don McPherson, Deb Fink, Tom + Judy Wagner, Polly Wagner, Wm. Levine, Sara Paloma, Thomas Story, Clara Story, Mary Mar Keenan, Bo Carper, Maysa Jane Carper, Anmy Leuthold, Christine Eisner, Stephen Lefkovits, Jared Lashkinsky, Jerry Sandlin, Don Frazier, Lesley Madison, Dots Camp, GEORGE Pet Shop, the Grand Barber Shop, Riverdog Farm, Discount Fabrics, Lotti, Felix, Wilfredo, Keesha, Lula, Blue, Nutmeg, Ginger, Petunia. Text and photographs copyright 2015 by Rae Dunn
Author photo copyright Laura Flippen
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Welcome to Wilmas World, where life is simple and full of joy, and adventure is around every corner. Wilma has taught me that the beautiful things in life, as in art, happen when you are open to the unexpected. I was originally searching for a brown, rough coat, playful Jack Russell Terrier. But there was Wilma. Black, smooth, and calm. Sitting off to the side by herself, simply observing.

Our eyes locked and our fate was set. In that moment, I learned my first lesson from Wilma: Let life surprise you. Wilma is a perfect co-pilot. Like Wilma, I have never been a big talker, but I have a lot to say. When I first touched clay, I found my voice. When I first photographed Wilma, I found hers.

She is subtle, funny, and iconic. Tugging at her leash, pulling me left when I want to go right, she inspires me to stop and notice everything. The simplicity of that, just slowing down, noticing the little things, observing rather than reacting gives me new perspective and makes me feel more connected to the earth. Wilma has so much wisdom to share, that I couldnt keep it all to myself. So, in Wilmas words: rae dunn.

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